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The Pikes Peak Ascent is not an ordinary half marathon. The start line is at an elevation of 6,300 feet above sea level; the finish line is at 14,115 feet above sea level. The thirteen some miles in between pick up 7,815 feet, winding from the base of Pikes Peak all the way to...
Congrats on this race!
I use Hammer gels, but I've never tried Perpetuem. I use Endurox drink powder because I've found that the 1:4 protein:carb ratio works well to prevent a spike and drop. It tastes nasty, but it's never caused GI problems.
Are you going to keep racing on the East Coast when you get to college?